Deaf Education Teacher: ASL & IEP Focus

The Pennsylvania School for the Deaf; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Vor Ort; USD 55.000 - 75.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The Pennsylvania School for the Deaf is seeking a dedicated Teacher to provide high-quality instruction from Preschool through Transition Academy. You will plan lessons, support student learning, model ASL consistently, and tailor instruction to meet individual needs.

Collaborating with teachers, aides, therapists, and specialists, you will draft and implement IEPs, track progress, and foster academic, social-emotional, and communication development in a safe, inclusive learning environment.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s Degree in Deaf Education or related field required.
• Master’s Degree preferred.
• ASL proficiency at Level 3 (ASLPI) or above required; advanced proficiency preferred.
• Experience with Deaf children across age ranges (Early Childhood to Secondary) preferred.
• Understanding of accessible communication and self-expression for diverse learners.
• Knowledge of child growth and development and working in diverse populations.

Aufgaben

• Teach students across Preschool through Transition Academy with age-based groupings.
• Collaborate with teachers and aides in curriculum planning and unit implementation.
• Work with therapists and support staff to provide integrated education.
• Develop and implement IEPs with parents and school districts.
• Plan lessons that promote language acquisition through experiential activities; highlight Deaf culture.
• Ensure developmentally appropriate instruction and ongoing progress monitoring.
• Stay current with Deaf education research and best practices; engage in professional development.
• Model PSD values: Students 1st, Language, Respect, Communication, Community Engagement.

Kenntnisse

ASL proficiency

IEP planning

Collaborative teaching

Differentiated instruction

Curriculum development

Ausbildung

Bachelor's Degree in Deaf Education or related field

Master's Degree preferred

Jobbeschreibung

The Pennsylvania School for the Deaf is seeking a dedicated Teacher to provide high-quality instruction from Preschool through Transition Academy. You will plan lessons, support student learning, model ASL consistently, and tailor instruction to meet individual needs.

Collaborating with teachers, aides, therapists, and specialists, you will draft and implement IEPs, track progress, and foster academic, social-emotional, and communication development in a safe, inclusive learning environment.